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Approval to Install or Operate Amusement Devices - New South Wales

Description

You may require this approval if you intend to install or operate amusement devices. This approval is required to ensure that minimum health and safety standards are met.

An amusement device is a powered device that can carry or support members of the public for the purpose of amusement, entertainment or sightseeing (for example, carnival rides).

Please be aware that certain small amusement devices may be exempt from this approval. Small amusement devices are designed primarily for the use of children aged 12 years or less and includes mini-ferris wheels, battery operated cars and miniature railways.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this approval the Council must be satisfied that:

The ground or other surface on which the device is to be or has been erected is appropriate and safe;

The device is registered;

The device is to be or has been erected in accordance with all conditions (if any) relating to its erection set out in the current certificate of registration;

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